In this episode, Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to AMU graduate student, James Hodgman, about his 20-year career in the Air Force. Learn how he pursued multiple degrees and certifications while on active duty, and why education has been such a focal point in his life. As he prepares to transition out of the military, James shares advice for other servicemembers and also reflects on the incredible personal and professional benefits from serving in the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Oct 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 12
On this episode, Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. – Lt. Col (retired), U.S. Marine Corps and Department Chair of AMU’s School of Business – talks with U.S. Navy veteran and AMU faculty member, D.J. Gurley about her military career, her education and her transition to civilian life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 03, 2022•17 min•Ep. 11
Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 10
While a controversial figure, General Douglas MacArthur was a talented and outspoken military leader. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU military history professor Dr. Kelly Jordan about the leadership traits, and pitfalls, of General MacArthur and where he ranks as a military leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Being successful, whether in the military or the civilian world, often involves the same formula. In this episode, AMU professor and retired Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to General Larry Spencer about the driving forces behind his 40-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Learn about the role of education, the value of mentorship and being surrounded by positive people, the drive to try new and difficult things without fear of failure, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
May 16, 2022•40 min•Ep. 9
The pandemic changed the world of work. In this episode, retired Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr., talks to AMU’s Dean of Business, Dr. Marie Gould Harper, about the “new norm” of the working world. Learn about the advantages military veterans have in this new normal, including extensive training in adaptability and flexibility that can help them when transitioning to the civilian working world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 02, 2022•16 min•Ep. 8
Why is strength still associated with masculinity? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to professor Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. about his 24-year career in the Marine Corps and the connection between strength and masculinity. Learn how cultural changes are changing the perception that strength, power, and strength are masculine traits and why it’s so important to emphasize that masculinity and maleness are two different things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 7
Military servicemembers have skills and training that can be extremely useful in the civilian workforce, however, it’s challenging to figure out how to translate those skills to the commercial sector. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU professor, retired U.S. Army Reserve Army Colonel Larry Dietz, about his military service and experience in psychological warfare, cyber warfare and information operations. Hear how servicemembers must work to define the hard and soft skills they learned ...
Dec 03, 2021•27 min•Ep. 6
Greatness as a military leader isn’t all about battlefield victories, it’s about understanding a leader’s strategies, circumstances, and tactics. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU Military History professor Dr. Kelly Jordan about what qualifies Frederick the Great a great military leader. Learn about his focus on training his soldiers, which enabled them to have the skills and discipline to respond quickly when Frederick recognized opportunities in battle, thus outmaneuvering his often...
Nov 19, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The military offers many benefits to servicemembers, but some opportunities and skills aren’t as recognized as others. In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to Mario P. Fields, Sergeant Major (retired) U.S. Marine Corps, about the best opportunities he gained during his service. Learn how the military helped him mature, get an education, and develop job training skills that are highly sought after in the private sector. It also gave him the confidence, determination, patience, an...
Nov 05, 2021•26 min•Ep. 5
Despite a life-long desire to join the military, Dr. Wallace “Rope” Burns didn’t enlist until he was in his 30s. Thanks to his advanced degree, he joined the Navy as a Supply Corps Officer, which took him into combat zones around the world where he had a critical role making sure troops had the supplies they needed. In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to him about his unique military experience, his initiative to continue his education while in the military, and his tra...
Oct 22, 2021•39 min•Ep. 4
Figuring out your career path after the military can be overwhelming. In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to USMC veteran Alan Lau about his experience transitioning into his civilian career. Learn why he recommends servicemembers spend time reflecting on their military career while also considering what kind of lifestyle they want as a civilian. Also learn why it’s so important for veterans to learn how to actively advocate for themselves in the corporate world, and realize th...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Ep. 3
Transitioning out of the military can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. In this episode, AMU professor and former Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker Jr. talks to entrepreneur Charles Jackson about his experience transitioning out of the Marine Corps into civilian life. Learn why he recommends servicemembers take time to reflect on the skills, experiences, and passions they acquire during their service and assessing how it can apply to civilian life. Also learn the greatest strengths servicememb...
Oct 01, 2021•42 min•Ep. 2
What makes a military leader truly great? In this first episode of this series, AMU Edge editor Wes O'Donnell talks to AMU military historian and professor Dr. Kelly Jordan about what defines a great military leader using an innovative framework that he developed to distinguish good from great military leaders. Learn what makes Alexander the Great a truly great military leader and how his military strategy, genius, courage, morality and other characteristics earns him a spot as one of the greate...
Sep 24, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The government offers valuable educational benefits for military servicemembers, but how and when to use those benefits can be confusing. In this episode, AMU professor and former Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker Jr. talks with military education expert John Aldrich about tuition assistance, or TA, for active-duty servicemembers, as well as veteran educational benefits through the VA. Learn the differences in these benefits as well as the existing gaps. For example, learn about the need to raise the t...
Sep 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 1
